Sharing work with Hubbard in next preseason game
Panthers coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Brooks will mix in with Chuba Hubbard during Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Hubbard likely will get the start, after both running backs (and numerous other players) were held out of the Hall of Fame Game last week. While Hubbard remains a clear favorite for the Week 1 start, Brooks is on track for a significant role that could include a steady mix of carries and targets. The preseason usage won't necessarily reveal much about the Week 1 plan, but it's still one of the more interesting situations to monitor for fantasy purposes this summer.
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Bryce Young
Will play in preseason opener
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Sunday that Young and the Panthers starters will play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bills, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.
John Metchie III
Candidate for No. 3 receiver job?
Metchie is competing for a depth role in Carolina, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
AJ Dillon
Impresses in HOF Game
Dillon rushed three times for 18 yards and a touchdown and secured his only target for 18 yards in the Panthers' 33-30 preseason win over the Cardinals on Thursday.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Three catches in preseason opener
Sanders (ankle) brought in all three targets for 13 yards in the Panthers' 33-30 preseason win over the Cardinals on Thursday.
Trevor Etienne
Draws start in preseason opener
Etienne started the Panthers' 33-30 preseason win over the Cardinals on Thursday, rushing four times for 12 yards and bringing in his only target for minus-1 yard.
Xavier Legette
Deemed healthy
Coach Dave Canales said Thursday following the Hall of Fame Game that Legette (neck) "feels great" and is healthy, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Kenny Pickett
Solid in preseason opener
Pickett started the Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals on Thursday, completing eight of 11 passes for 62 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Injures ankle Tuesday
Sanders exited Tuesday's practice with an ankle injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Jonathon Brooks
Won't play in HOF Game
Brooks won't play in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Xavier Legette
Won't play in HOF Game
Legette (stinger) won't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, but he should resume practicing next week, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.